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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24
THE GARFIELD FAMILY.

4 0l0pso at the HaA1some Howo q
Mentor and lts 0osapansa
In Eve years there have been many
notable changes in the Garfield family.
There have been no deaths, but thu
children Of whom the father was %
fond have grown up. The two Older
boys have begun q course in the Co
lumbia College Law School, and Harry.
the elder. has been teaching in some
Eastern school Both are graduates Of
Williams College. James r Garfield
has been studying law with Judgs
Boynton in Cleveland. and is looked
upon BY friends Of his father a. thu
son most like him in every way.
He has his fathers size. complexion.
eyes and manner. Both sons arc now
men. and have. it is said. great am
bition- Miss Aollie, the only daughter.
Is now young woman taller than her
mother. and has about finished her
studies. The two younger sons.
Abram and Irwin-the latter named
Tor General Irwin Mcdowell old
enough to enter . school ON the Hud.
son. and left home for their duties
there recently. They had never been
away from home alone before.
Since the preliminary education Of
Abram and Irwin IN the Cleveland
public schools the mother has had No
further desire to live in . city. She
has ordered her mansion in Cleveland
sold and has decided to make her
future home in Mentor. She has nero
added 10 the modest frame house Of
her husband q Queen anne structure
which cost $50, 600. 1t is the most inn
posing home In the country. although
the new part is behind and wholly sub
servient to the old house in which the
President lived. This still remains the
head and front Of the Garfield home,
although remodeled to conform with
the addition. A $4,000 addition to a
$1,000 house is curiosity in modern
architecture, but sentiment for the
past and its illustrious dead inspired
it. There are probably sixty rooms in
both new and old houses. They ara
oil furnished in modern style and with
considerable elegance. and there is an
air of aristocracy about the interior
which Garfield did not know in his own
home. Although the house is far in
the country it has all the conveniences
of city home-in plumbing. gas-6t-
ting and steam-heating.
A natural gas well has been bored on
the farm, and the yard is kept lighted
day and night. The main entrance is
through the old house. In. the hall
facing the door is ''Crandma" Gar
fields old wall-sweep clock, which her
husband brought home just sixty years
ago. 1t is still the standard time" Of
that house. and keeps on ticking jus
as it did when the President was born.
To the left is the smoking room, which
is a lounging room for the family,
James being their only one who
smokes. To the right is the old parlor.
now reception room, and rich IN relics
of the dead. It was once his study.
Bibles and other books are upon the
tables, and the furniture is much the
the same as when the family left for
Washington.-Ladies' World.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

For . change. the center Of apple
pic is now cut out. and the hole filless
in with '.some delicious jelly - The
Caterer.
For light-colored paint use nothing
stronger than warm water and soap.
Always wipe dry with clean cloth
This prevents any appearance Of smear
mess.
To apply mustard plaster 30 a.
not to blister the skin. mix the mustard
with the white of an egg instead of wa
ter. The plaster will draw thoroughly
without blistering the most delicate
skin.
1t is claimed lettuce planted early
in the spring between the rows of
strawberry plants viii protect the lat
ter from the ravages of white grubs,
which prefer the roots of the lettuce to
those of the strawberry.-Troy Times.
An Ohio fruit-grower says he finds
raspberries not an expensive crop to
raise, but that they require great deal
of vexatious and tedious labor. He
Melted one hundred and twenty-six
dollars from an acre of blackcaps in
one season.
Have you ever seen fowls stagger.
unable to walk. and suddenly toppls
over? This j. vertigo. The lower
lobe of the brain is diseased. To cure
give three grains of bromide of potash
daily. You will be surprised to see
how quickly relief will cOme.-Ameri-
can Dairvman.
1t used to be thought that only
sand was suitable for garden purposes.
For very early forcing some mixture Of
sand is advantageous. But heavy soils.
even clay. are good when well drained.
and by some practical gardeners are
preferred for the bulk of their later
plantings.-Western Rural.
To tell when cake is done, run q
clean broom straw quickly down into
the thickest part of the cake. If it
comes up moist. the cake is not yet
done. but if dry it is time to take it out.
DO this carefully. putting the pan down
gently in place where no draught will
strike it. Take it out of the pan while
warm, not hot.-EostOn Budget.
Marble Cake.-Whitcs of four eggs,
one cup white sugar, half-cup butter.
half-cup sweet milk. one teaspoonful
cream-tartar. Tablespoonful soda
Black part: yelks of four eggs. one cup
of brown sugar. half-cup baking mo-
lasscs, half-cup butter. half-cup sour
milk. one teaspoonful cinnamon. half
nutmeg, one teaspoonful cloves. one
teaspoonful and half soda. Put the
black and then the white. 1t is very
nice.-Boston Bulletin.
In experiments made by the French
Government minimum quantity of
salt allowed daily to cows produced
the greatest flow of milk. Oxen fed
the same amount present sleek coats.
while others receiving no salt were
NANCY. rough and ill-conditioned. The
amount allowed was: For fattening
stall oxen. two and One-half ounces,
each per day; fattening pigs. one to
two ounces, according to size; sheep.
one-half an ounce, and horses and
mnlpS one Oupce
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24
Sunday.School Lessons.
FIRST QUARTER 1887.

FIRST QUARTER, 1887.
Mar. 6-Abraharn Offering Isaac. Cen 9s:c.1 II
Mar. 13-Jacob at Bethel Gen. 2S:10-29
Mar. 2CJacob's New Name. ....... Gen. 3a:9-la
Mar.G-Rsview. Tenn ,eraac, Lesson, Gen.
SISSY; Missionary lesson. Gcn. lS:17-:i o.,
aService OF Solg aat Prayer
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24
An illogical Excuse.

'.Look at old Mr.. Blank! Why. he is
The picture of melancholy. tell you tina;
religion is a dalnpcr to a mans spirit.
and makes life dull and dreary. Holy
cicn are always iaoping." So said a
gouth who wanted to excuse himself
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24
RELIGIOUS READING.
MY PRAYER.

OFT when pray that God will bless
Fly friends most dear,
Will make their trials something less,
Or crown their lives with happiness,
From year to year;
Soon as my fond petitions rise.
The thought will come
That the dear Lord alone is wise,
And He ordaineth sacrifice
As lies true sun.
Whichever way our path may lead.
There looms the Cross.
No less to bcckOn than to plead.
The while it covers human need.
Demanding loss.
II thou wilt enter lie, resign
Thy life" it saith;
"A soldier of the King Divine,
The martyrs spirit should be thine,
II not his death.
what thou possesse5t, count 1t loss;
1t will not last:
The wealth o. this world yield as dross;
Hold blessings humbly; bat the cross
The cross hold fast!''
Not less OF trial, then, not moro
OF happiness
crave. as have crayed before,
For those pray for DER and DER,
And fain would bless.
But now my fond petitions rise:
From things Of time.
Lord Jesus, turn away their eyes,
That they may see in sacrifice
A JOY sublime.
Not sacrifice o: strength or case.
Or wealth alone;
But what SO far exceedeth these
The self so eager self TO please.
And seek its own.
For Thy sweet sake in them fulfill
This sacrifice.
And make them strong to serve Thee still
Yea, Lord, through good report and i'll,
WEate'er the price.
Give what Thou wilt. o. take away;
BE this their crown.
Their earthly life from day to day.
In will, il no: in deed, to lay
Victorious down.
-Hdrriet N. Ktmbalk, in CongreyationaIist.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24

Tho Judges (dessrs. A. Kinkaid, 81.
Wilkinson, J. Grieve, J. M'Intyre and J..
MGuinness) thus awarded the Buckeye"
the first prize. with the maximum number
of points; Hornsby second, with -. and
M'Cormlck third, with 81, adding that tho
work performed was the best they had
ever seen. and their decision xas cheered
BY the farmers present.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-24

"A woman living in Oialla, Ore.
has killed seven bears this winter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
RANDOLPH.

Yesterday, while Bert Willard was
moving logs, at Mr.. Shocks mill, he
had his leg badly bruised by being
caught between the log boat and a
saw log. Last evening his foot and
ankle were badly swollen and very
painful, but the Dr., w. F. Bettes.
thought the bones were not bsdIy
fractured. The same day the DIR. was
called to dress the thumb of Mr.. Seth
Brockett, who, it seems, in an effort
to split block of wood with his ak
while holding it with one hand, cut
the end of his thumb off just back of
the nail, making the amputation per.
feet at one stroke. No surgeon could
have done q better job.
Mrs. Eunice BrOckett, wife of Gen
BrOckett, has been confined to her bed
some days with asevere attack of lung
fever. She is reported better TODAY,
but DIR. w. F. Rettes thinks it not ad .
yisable to discontinue his visits at
present.
The wife of Joseph Kohl was buried
yesterday in the Catholic Cemetery
Mr.. Henry Long, one of our most
substantial citizens, has been confined
to his house by some internal difficul.
" which as yet battles medical aid.
jan ~, 1857. w. III. B.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Death OF Mrs. A.C. osborn.


Mrs. M. Lois, wife of Mr.. A. & Os
born, died of congestion of the lungs,
at the family residence, about one mile
east of Kent. January 10. 1887. aged
nearly SO years. She was the eldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Moody. and was born in Kent, Febru-
ary 1854. October 16, 1871, she and
Mr.. Osborn were married. To them
were born two daughters, who, with
their father. grandparents, and many
relatives survive to mourn the early
departure of loving mother, an affec-
tionate wife and q faithful friend.
Her whole life Was spent in Kent aud
vicinity. With her parents she and
her husband made their home. She
was peculiarly amiable in disposition
and winning in her manners. Ac
quaintances were readily transformed
into warm friends. Her life was full
of sunshine, and though her years
were few, yet measured by it's quality
and influences, her life was long. To
her this world was beautiful, and she
desired to live to enjoy its rich oppor.
tunities and bless husband, children,
parents and friends, yet she did not
fear death, nor the beyond, but felt
that she was only going to higher
home.
Her funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Andrew Wilson, were held at
the family residence Friday forenoon,
Jan. 2lst, and were very largely at
tended. The afflicted husband, chill
dren and parents, in their great be
reavement, have the sympathy of the
entire community.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Brace UD.

You are feeling depressed, your APP
petite is poor, you are bothered with
headache. you are fidgety, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, and want
to brace up. Brace up, bat not with
stimulants, spring medicines or bitters
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What
you want is an alternative that will
purify your blood. start healthy action
of liver and kidneys. restore your vi
tality, and give renewed health and
strength. Such a medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, aud only so
cents bottle, at G. P. Reeds drug
store
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

A regular professional" was seen
walking up and down Main street last
Sunday, stopping every few steps to
pick up cast away cigar stump and
put it into his capacious coat pocket,
to the great amusement of a number
of well dressed young men" who
adorned the street corner and shouted
at the old fellow each time he stopped
to secure " snipe." But he was too
we'll seasoned to mind the remarks
and pursuing the even tenor of his
way, cleaning the street of everything
in the form of 8 cigar stub. In his
manners he did not suffer any in com
parisOn with the " corner ornaments
who will probably soon te smoking
cigarettes made from these same cigar
stubs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

A bill is before the Ohio Legislature
to prohibit the killing of quail until
1890. 1t seems impossible for session
of the legislature to pass without
making some changes in the game
laws, and our law makers seem to
imagine that the only thing necessary
to make quail plenty is to prohibit
shooting them for year. The fact is
a large proportion of these beautiful
little game birds, in this section at
least. are starved and frozen during
the severe cold weather, and laws can
not be framed which will prevent this.
II, however, sportsmen and farmers
would combine to protest and feed the
birds, they would soon become so
plenty that all which might fall before
the spsrtsmsn's gun would not seri-
ously affect the supply. The game
laws, as far as birds are concerned, are
good enough as they are, if enforced
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
RAYENNA. O.. Jan. %. 1887

IVA HNHN1i VI CHu. AOi IOOds
The organization of the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church took
place at the residence of Rev. It. b.
Bynum, by DIR. ID. B. Matthews, Pre-.
siding Elder, of Akron, assisted by
Rev. Catcher, in charge at Salem, and
Rev. L. B. Bynqm, the Pastor.
For many years this work has been
attempted, but tailed. May this effort
prosper until the end of time.
REV. IT. B. BYNUM,
On behalf of the A. M. e. Zion Church.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Marriage Licenses.

John G. Adams and Ella B. Hart.
man.
George Keck and Caroline Ksm-
merer.
Cornelius A. Waldron and Isadora
N, Andersen.
w. FL. Shultz and Eta Huvler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Teachers Examinations,

Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
High School building in Rsvenna. commencing
at O'Clock A. n. and closing at O'Clock p. u
on the first SATURDAYS of each mon tn, excep
Ft bruary and March, in which two months the
examinations will he held on the first aud third
Saturdays,
SPECIAL NoTIOK.-No certificate will be ants
,sted. By order Of the Board.
u u. PCRR RTE, Clerk
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Bucklen's ArnicaSalVe.

The BEsT SALvE in the world fol
cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhsum,
fever sores, tetter, chapped hands. chill
blalns, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar.
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
hnx. For sale by q. P. Reed, Ravsnna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

TnF0uEn
No. s. Pullman Pala e Sleeping Coaches, and
regular Day Coaches. New oTk 10 Chicago via.
Marion. and Chicago Il Atlantic Railway (no
change Tor any class OF pas5engefsl Also,
Pullman sleeping Coach loun gstown to Gin
cinnati. and Reclining Chair Car Youngst
70 Peoria via SpriHg1 and L.. e. & w. R'y.
Parlor Car Salamanca to Cleveland.
Ee5 Pullman Buffet sleeping Coach. New
York 10 81. Louis, via. Cincinnati, in eonnec-
tion with ohio 4 Mississippi KY, also Pullman
Buffet sleeping Coach. New \ ork TO Cleveland.
Solid Train, New York 10 Chicago, consisting
OF Pullma an Smoking, Day, Sleeping and iioLel
Coaches. via. MarIon and Chicago Atlantic
Railway.
No,4 Pullman Buffet Sleeping Coach and
Regular bay Coaches. Cincinnati to New York
Ono change Tor anV class oil passengers. Also,
Pullman Buffet sleeping Coach. Cleveland to
New York.
No. u. Pullman Palace Sleeping Coaches
and regular Day Coaches, Chicago TO New ork
VIA nj arion. and Chicago K Atlantic hallway
(no change for any class of paSsengerS). Also,
Pullman Sleeping Coach, Chicago to Albany
and Boston. via. Marion and Chicago Il Allan
tic Railway, ard Pullman Palace sleeping
Coach Cineinn att to Youngstown, Reclining
Chair /. ar indianapolis to Youngstown.
No stop-over" allowed mp On Local Tickets.
Agent, Cleveland, o.
j. Il. SH ALER, General Superin tendent.
Cleveland, Ohio.
j. e SHARP. A get,
Ravenna, .,
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Bargains for 80 Days.

DESTROYS of reducing our stock as
much as possible before invoicing, we
will make a good reduction on all our
winter goods. Call in and get good
bargains while the opportunity lasts.
2t, n. CONVERSE L. Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

NJ. NEWTON will continue business as
usual in = Pitk in's Block" where all bills due
the firm OF s NJ. ami ali liabilities will be
settled by A. n. NEWTON. 962
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
the DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
RAvENNA. THURSDAY. FEB. 3, 1887.
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.

Wtntef TIME 1dbIe, 1857.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. n.
Bell viii be rung ten minutes before closing. az
noace to carriages to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. M; close at S r. M.
PHILO L, KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Farmers, R.ys and Girls,

Farmer Boys and GIrIsi
Do you want to know what you can
get for few hours' work? Write by
return mail to
The TELEGRAM PUBLISHING Co,
10 West Sixth Street,
CINCINNATI, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
No'ice of Dissolution.

NOTiCE 10 hereby given that the copsrtner.
IN shtp heretofore existing between the un.
dersigned under the fl name OF Bower 4
Newton has been dissolsed by mutual consent
and A. M. Newton is authorised to collect all
accounts due said hrm
JE BOWER.
A. M NEWTON.
Rayenna O, February lst, 1857.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

II your Policies are about to expire,
call on GARDNER, FURRY d Co.,
Agents for the oldest and best Insur-
snce Companies in the world. 959tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

%Daily.
Connections at Gallery junction with Nortk-
ern Division Trains:
No. and 6. for Butler.
s, for Butler and FoXburg-
O. gets condection from FoSburg and
BuGler.
Through sleeping Car between Allegheny
and Chicago on Nos and 6, daily.
Through bay coach between Allegheny and
Toleo on Nos 2 and daily, except snH day,
C. A 4 G.. Night Express leaves Orrviile.
Union Depot. at 10 n p n daily, with
Thror gh Day Coaches and Sleeping Car for
Columbus and Cincinnats.
THOS. NJ. KING,
General Manager.
@, w. BAsSETT.
General Passenger Agents
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

1T doesn't require an emetic to make
one throw up q poor poker hand.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

Saturday noon last, Amber, the little
daughter of Philo Rierce, while play
ing on the walk in front of her home,
was bitten in one of her hands by a
large shepherd dog. Who the dog be-
lonped to is not known, but there is
now one dog less, as it died soon after
wards from the effects of a bullet from
Mr.. Bierce's revolver. 1t was evident
ly a vicious animal, as it snapped at
Mr.. Bierce and showed no disposition
to run when he went to shoot it. The
wound in the little girls hand is quite
severe and painful, and the fright it
gave her was terrible. She has been
sick ever since, but her parents do not
attribute that to the effects of the bite,
but think it may have been aggravated
by her great fright.
The Boston Star Company under the
auspices of the RavennaLectureCourse
Union. will give one of their excellent
entertainments at Reeds Opera House
this Thursday evening. The artists
composing this company are Mrs.
Medora Henson Emerson, soprano;
Walter Emerson, cornet soloist; Nella
F. Brown, reader Mr.. John Thomas,
humori.s, aud Harry Daggett, pianist,
Their entertainments are pronounced
by the critics of Boston. to be first
class, which means that they take
rank with the very best artists Mrs.
Emerson is referred to by the Boston
papers as the "favorite soprano vocal
ist," while Mr.. Walter Emerson's cor
net solos are marvels in purity of tone
and exquisite rendition. Nella Brown
needs no recommend to a Revenna
audience, having been here on for
mer occasion. Mr.. John Thomas will |
" copvulss the audience" with his rare
wit. and thus the lovers of fine vocal |
ar i instrumental music, elocution and |
humor can all be satisfied. Be sure
and attend.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
Dissolution Notice,

NToTTGE is hereby given. that the copart-
IN nership heretofore existing between the
nndeTsig nd, under the firm anne of Snyder i
+ reeman. is this day dissolved by mutual con-
cent L. W. SNYDER
GEO, " FREEMAN.
Rayenua, February !. 1871. S6a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
SMALL FRUIT PLANTS,

Including Strawberries of all
the new varieties, and the best of the
older ones. Our stock is the best we
have ever had. Raspberries,
B1ackbeI.1.ies Gooseber.
ries, Currants, Grapes,
including the Niagara, Empire State,
atc
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03

We want every reader of this paper
who uses anything il our line, to send
ATnNCE for our Descriptive and Priced
Catalogue for 1887, free to all.
Address
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-03
SEEDS!


We make a speciality, having grown
l3O varieties the past season. Every
one should try few of these on their
own grounds,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-01

principle is an anti-prohibition one.
The Insult lie pocketed now, because, in
the face Of the common foe, prohibition,
1t lie not our policy to divide forces, but
In future fights against their own dis
sentiOns, let the democracy see TO It.
The republicans, who have unseltishly
helped in this fight, will be very apt TO
staad back next time and cry pull,
Dick pull, Devil ! If they are merely to
be regarded rs spies and traitors by the
democrats whom they have sucOored.
The democracy OF Texas not only write
down their republican allies rs slaves,
but as slaves to be scourged to their
dungeons rather than approved for 10y
atty TO principle. Can the democracy
afford to bite the hand that leeds II In
this way? Perhaps, but IL argues mighty
little gratitude or sense Of obligation
When the case was reversed in Iowa In
1880, the democracy swarmed like the
locusts OF Egypt to defeat the republic
can opposition to fanstiOism and polled
their votes solidly for prohibition in or
der TO down republicanism. The mag
nanimity of republicans in Texas In this
prohibition fight has neither been &C.
knOwledged nor appreciated, and per-
hsps 1t was asking,too much to hope or ex-
pect that 1t would. The republican par
ty has not joined issue as party TO
carry this amendment as did the Iowa
democracy, and of this thing they are
not ashamed.